Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the platform Director of EHS in all regulatory and corporate reporting requirements.
• Directly manage processes related to hazardous waste generation, passivation chemistry monitoring and control, and related emergency response procedures.
• Act as the Emergency Response Leader for the organization.
• Work with production supervisors to develop and implement programs to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct worker risk assessments, including safety and occupational health, with emphasis on eliminating or reducing potential hazardous conditions.
• Review incident and accident reports to determine measures needed to prevent recurrences, including root cause analysis.
• Identify EHS training needs, conduct and oversee training, and ensure maintenance of the company training database.
• Supportive and effective safety committee with clear goals and objectives.
• Support Chemical Passivation system daily operations, including wastewater treatment operations, regulatory sampling and permitting, and process tank testing and maintenance.
• Develop, or assist in developing, organizing, scheduling, and conducting training programs for the Chemical Passivation department, HAZMAT team, and confined space entry and rescue team.
• Actively participate in HAZMAT training, required cleanups, and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop SOPs for the Chemical Passivation department, and ensure that all P&IDs are up to date.
• Review all PMs for mechanical integrity compliance, ensure that all piping is labeled and valve numbers are in place and accurate.
• Own the chemical receiving processes from the dock to storage
• Interface with EHS consultants in all appropriate internal auditing, reporting and training activities

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a safety leader in a chemical processing environment, including wastewater treatment, and the overall management of the EHS program
• Good understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory authority, including: EPA, OSHA, DOT, and familiarity with federal, RCRA, CWA, SWPPP, SPCC, PSM, PHA, LOTO, PPE, HAZMAT, Machine Guarding, GHS, Confined Space Entry, Crane Safety, and Forklift Training.
• Previous experience with industrial wastewater treatment and chemical passivation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service attitude.
• Industrial/Manufacturing EH&S experience
• Proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in implementing and/or maintaining ISO14001, ISO45001, or similar certification systems.
• 40 Hour Hazwoper
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• ASP, CSP, or similar professional certification is desirable

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform your duties both in an office environment and on the manufacturing floor, and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Watts Fort Worth location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to physically move around the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications, and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.